International Egg and Poultry Review
US - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the global poultry situation and outlook, and two items about Russia that...

Perdue and EPA Sign Historic Agreement
US - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 3 and 4 and Perdue Farms Incorporated have announced an agreement to help poultry producers growing for Perdue protect the nation's waters. Perdue has also published a booklet on environmental...

Centurion Poultry Acquires Pureline Genetics
US - Centurion Poultry, Inc of Lexington, Georgia, has purchased all the Connecticut-based assets, genetic stock and trade names from Pureline Genetics LLC.

APHIS Invites Comments on Bird Flu in Germany, Poland
US - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting comments on its 'Notice of Availability of Evaluations of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Status of Germany and Poland'.

Bond Leaves Tyson Foods, Tollett Returns
US – Dick Bond, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced he is leaving the company, effective immediately.

Battle over New Orleans Port
LOUISIANA - Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Building Corp. are in fierce competition battle over the development of a new wharf for the export of poultry meat.

CME: Economic Conditions to Drive US Markets
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 5 January 2009.

Weekly US Broiler Hatchery Report
US - Compared to a year earlier, broiler-type eggs set were down 7 per cent, and broiler chicks placed were down 6 per cent, reports the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

US Monthly Egg Products Report
US - The number of shell eggs broken was up slightly in November compared to the previous year, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Imugene, Merial Establish Strategic Alliance
US - Merial is to develop vaccine candidates from Imugene's portfolio through to commercial sales.

Pilgrim's Receives Approval for DIP Financing
US - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has received final court approval of access to $450 million in Debtor-In-Possession (DIP) financing.

Ready-to-Cook Weight Down 11 Per Cent
US - The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) comments on the significant drop in poultry ready-to-cook weights in their monthly Poultry Slaughter Report.

New Tool Fertilizes Fields, Reduces Nutrient Run-Off
US - A new field tool developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists applies poultry litter to fields in shallow bands, reducing run-off of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen.

Weekly US Broiler Hatchery Report
US - Compared to a year earlier, broiler-type eggs set were down 7 per cent, and broiler chicks placed were down 6 per cent, reports the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Alpharma Announces Video Contest Winners
US - Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are to receive the $5,000 grand prize in Alpharma's Student Video Contest.

International Egg and Poultry Review
US - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the poultry situation and outlook in the United States.

CME: Total Meat Supplies Higher than a Year Ago
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 22 December 2008.

November Egg Production Down Slightly
US - US egg production totaled 7.51 billion during November 2008, down slightly from last year.

Comment Period on Animal Welfare Act Extended
US - The USDA is extending the comment period for its proposed rule that would amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate...

Poultry Groups Welcome EPA Final Rule
US - The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and US Poultry & Egg Association issued a joint statement welcoming the announcement from the US Environmental Protection Agency granting an exemption for poultry farms from having to report...

USDA Releases NAIS Veterinarian's Toolkit
US - The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) yesterday released A Veterinarian’s Toolkit for use with the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).

Poultry Holds Strong as Top Commodity
US - With an estimated production value of $2.3 billion in 2008, poultry remains Mississippi’s No. 1 agricultural commodity.

International Egg and Poultry Review
US - By the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is a weekly report looking at international developments concerning the poultry industry. This week's report covers the poultry situation and outlook in China.

Weekly US Broiler Hatchery Report
US - While the number of eggs placed was down 7 per cent, the number of broiler chicks placed was down 6 per cent, reports the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Vilsack Nominated as the Next Secretary of Agriculture
US - Agriculture Secretary, Ed Schafer, has made a statement regarding the nomination of Tom Vilsack as the next Secretary of Agriculture.